A day-by-day guide to Riverfest 2015

Fireworks go off over the Arkansas River as the 2012 Riverfest gets started.
Fernando Salazar
The Wichita Eagle File

Fireworks go off over the Arkansas River as the 2012 Riverfest gets started.
Fernando Salazar
The Wichita Eagle File

Most events are included with the cost of a Riverfest button unless otherwise noted. Some events have had changes since the Riverfest brochure was published, and some events registration deadlines have passed. Go to wichitariverfest.com for updates.

Ongoing events

Ackerman’s Backyard: Designed for adults.Drink specials, backyard games and vendors. Snap shots of photo cutouts created by local artists, and vote for your favorite by posting a photo on Facebook. The artist who receives the most posts will win $500. 2 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 2 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.; and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Location: A. Price Woodard Park

The Wichita Eagle Medallion Hunt: Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in the Eagle Medallion Hunt. Daily clues in The Eagle will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion. Clues began in The Eagle on May 28, with the final clue on June 4 unless the medallion is found before then. Clues will be available at www.kansas.com at around 7 a.m. each day. See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

King of the Ring: Challenge your friends to a non-elimination game or try to qualify for the King of the Ring Finals on June 6 for your chance to win $500 in prize money. $5 entry fee. 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat. and Sun; 6-7 p.m. elimination round daily. Location: Kennedy Plaza Tripodal Area

Riverfest Zipline: Each round trip ride is $10 with a Riverfest button. Enter on the east side of river. Participation may be subject to conditions, restrictions and prohibitions. Noon-8 p.m. Fri., Sat. and Sun.; 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Thu. Location: Ackerman’s Backyard

St. Francis Ferris Wheel: Get a bird’s-eye view of Riverfest 2015. Take a night ride to experience the dancing LED lights. Rides are $3 a person, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit St. FrancisCommunity Services, a donor-supported child welfare ministry. 2-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu. and Sun.; 2-10:30 p.m. Fri. and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. Location: RedGuard Stage Area

Koch Industries Twilight Pops Concert featuring the Wichita Symphony Orchestra: The Wichita Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jay Decker, performs popular favorites. For the finale, the orchestra will be joined by the 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment and bells provided courtesy of the Bloomfield Carillion in performing Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Listen at home or bring your radio for the live concert broadcast on 97.1 BOB-FM. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Location: Kennedy Plaza Stage

Opening Night Fireworks: Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Location: Viewing along the Arkansas River from Lewis to First Street

Sunday

Botanica’s Butterfly Festival: Kids activities, games, education, arts and crafts and entertainment. Butterfly release for the first 100 kids. $3 admission with Riverfest button or enjoy the gardens for $2 off regular admission any other day during Riverfest with button. See botanica.org for hours.1-5 p.m. Location: Botanica,701 Amidon

Riverfest Marketplace: Find local businesses and products crafted by local artisans at this outdoor market. noon-7 p.m. Location: Douglas and Main

Admirals Armada: Enjoy free admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum with your Riverfest button and discover a plethora of Wichita, and Riverfest, history. 1-5 p.m. Location: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Cruise-In: All types of makes and models are welcome. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars registered. Sign up at wichitariverfest.com. 1-5 p.m. Location: Main and Waterman

Playfest at Riverfest: It Plays to Read: Take a storywalk, create sidewalk art, take a selfie on the picture wall, create bubbles and more. For ages 3-13 and their families. 1-5 p.m. Location: Central Library West Lawn

Beep Baseball, a celebrate abilities event preceding the Wingnuts game. Enjoy a beep ball demonstration. Show your Riverfest button at the box office to receive a free General Admission ticket. No buttons will sold on site. Location: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium

Wingnuts Baseball: Spend the afternoon with the Wichita Wingnuts, as they take on the Grand Prairie Airhogs. Show your Riverfest button at the box office to receive a free general admission ticket. No buttons will be sold on site. 1 p.m. Location: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium

Cardboard Regatta: Build a river-worthy vessel in 90 minutes or less with cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. No team size limit, but at least one team member (ages 12 or older) must ride in the vessel. Awards for fastest time, best design and most spectacular sinking. Enter at wichitariverfest.com. $20 per team.1:30-3 p.m. vessel construction; 3-3:30 p.m. launch. Location: Douglas Avenue Bridge

Arkansas River Coalition River Rides: Canoes & Kayaks: Participation may be subject to conditions, restrictions and prohibitions. Find complete details at arkriver.org. 3:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Arkansas River just north of the Maple Street Bridge.

Technology at the Library: Get a free demonstration of Book-a-Librarian, a personalized way to learn about computers and software, e-books and digital devices.11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Central Library West Lawn

Technology at the Library: Get a free demonstration of Book-a-Librarian, a personalized way to learn about computers and software, e-books and digital devices. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Central Library West Lawn:

Fly Like an Eagle: Experience the thrill of piloting the world’s only public access B-52 simulator, built from an actual B-52 cockpit made by Boeing Wichita, and fly the iconic F4 fighter. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Location: Douglas near Water Street

Paper Airplane Drop: For ages 5 to 17. Build an airplane and try to land it on the target zone to win $1006-7 p.m. Location: Century II, Exhibition Hall

Hoop Art: 6-8 p.m. Location: Ackerman’s Backyard

Riverfest Wing Eating Contest: Enter the wing eating contest for a chance to win great prizes including cash. Open to the first 12 qualified participants who sign up.7-8 p.m. Location: Sparkling Ice Food Court Stage

June 6

Hot Air Balloons: Balloons will float above the festival crowds just before the River Run (subject to wind/weather conditions), then return for a glow in the evening. Launch: 6 a.m. Location: South of RedGuard Stage

Over the Edge: Rappel 14 stories off the Ambassador Hotel. Be one of only 73 Edgers to experience “Over the Edge.” See details and sign up at www.overtheedgekansas.com or contact Mike Johnson at mijohnso@bsamail.org or 264-1772. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Ambassador Hotel

River Vault: Watch local, state and national athletes compete in this Street Pole Vaulting competition. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Location: Waterman and Water

Meritrust Tot Trot: A fun run for ages 2 to 7. Trot competitors receive a medallion at the finish line. Registration includes a Tot Trot T-shirt and Riverfest button. 10:45 a.m. Location: River Run Finish Line

Kansas Honor Flight Duck Deployment: Adopt a duck or an entire flock. Cheer on your duck for a chance to win great prizes on the final day of Riverfest as thousands of rubber ducks will race down the Arkansas River. Proceeds will benefit Kansas Honor Flight. Complete info at www.duckrace.com/wichita. Noon Location: Douglas Avenue Bridge

Archery Tag Tournament: Archery Tag is recommended for players ages 10 and up. Five member teams participate in double-elimination games in 6 divisions. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: South of RedGuard Stage

Alef’s Rumble by the River: Start at Alef’s Harley-Davidson, enjoy a scenic ride, visit well-known bike stops, and end up at the main stage in the heart of Riverfest. 316-440-5700 for more info. Noon-5 p.m. Location: Main and Douglas

Funnel Cake Eating Contest: Prize courtesy of the Big Talker 1480 KQAM and Sports Radio 1410 KGSO. Listen for chances to sign up on-air starting June 1. Any remaining open spots will be filled on-site starting at 2:30 p.m. the day of the event. Contestants will have 10 minutes to eat as many funnel cakes as they can. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. 3-3:30 p.m. Location: Sparkling Ice Food Court Stage